The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-18

putting them to practice, though failing sharply
to discern the right time and fit place of applicar
ton. So it comes to pass that many men whose
general intentions are of the best, actually make
their concrete performances to be of the worst;
simply because-to use a phrase which is ex-
pressive, if it be slightly alleged with slang
they do not 'catch on" to their proper and wait
ing work.
California Advocate: What we most need is
the perfect conservation of our lives TO God. so
that all of business. and all of our thoughts
shall be Gods. One man has talent for max
ing money Let him do his best and then give
as God prospers him. One is an excellent singer,
has a talent for music. He can make his in
fuence power for Christ Preachers must be
consecrated to God, or fail. There is middle
ground in this matter. The entire. unseltish.
continued conservation of all to the service of
Christ is essential. and perpetual victory.
HUMOR OF THE DAY.
Boston Mamma-You mustn't speak Of your
legs, Flossie, when we have company. It isn't
Flossie-whas should say, mamma, drum
sticksl
No Help for It
II cannot say yes Walter. shall always bs
a sis"
'Sister to mel No you won't"
'Yes, Walter Your brother Charles proposed
to me last night and accepted him"
The Shape of the Earth.
Texas siftings.
Teacher-"What is the shape Of tho earth,
JOHNNY"
Johnny-.I dunno"
'tBut didn't l tell you it was round7"
Eyes, but don't believe it all the sames
An Ardent Admirer.
New York Sun.
Miss Waldo LOT Boston)-Are You an admirer
0f r
Mr.. Wabash (of Chicago)--Oh, yes, Miss
Waldo. / never failed to him when he came
to Chicago Poor Billy he was very funny
man
Informal, but Frequent
Oil City Blizzard
''We married women seldom have TO apply to
the court for q mandamus," said an Oil City
lady.
''And why is i,7" asked gentleman.
'We who have husbands have one often
enough"
Wanted the Sunday Measure.
Lincoln Journal.
''Yes think that large head is generally
an indication that it contains brains"
$50 do l." replied the ecapegrace
.'What is the measurement of your headi'
"Come around some Sunday morning with q
tape-line and we'll measure it."
Speaking from Experience.
Blanche-Have you made any conquests this
SUMMER
LilIian-Oh yes; Mr. Jones proposed the day
before we came away.
Blanche-Doesn't he pop the question in the
most awkward manner imaginablea
They meet as strangers.
A Fair Proposition.
Texas siftings.
Mother-And if I tell you the story about the
babe in the manger and the wise men from tho
east, Bobby, will you 60 TO sleepa
Bobby (after studying for a moment)-No.
ma, you tell me the story about Jack the Giant
Killer first, and then I'll go to sleep while you're
telling about the babe in the manger.
Very welcome Indeed.
Fair Hostess-Now, Mr Borem, you must
spend one more evening with US before we 60
into our new house.
Mr.. Borem (graciously Most certainly, with
pleasure When do you move2
Fair Hostess (doubtfully)-Pa is uncertain
Just when that will be, but not for year or
Killing Him by Inohes>
Lincoln Journal.
''Qumby has a terrible wife"
81 should say he has"
''She weighs about fifty pounds more than he
ioes. and she knocks him around every way"
Yes, she is killing him by inches"
mot by inches. If You had seen her kicking
BIN this morning you would have thought she |
was killing him by the foot"
Chicago Tribune.
81 can never be anything more to you than a |
sister, Mr.. Nevins." said Miss Kajones, with a |
nocking smile
Belinda" said the young man bitterly, as he |
took mis- hat, walked to the door with a slow, de-
spairing. Henry George movement. and stood on |
the threshold moment, you will live regret |
his. am going to open large candy store |
next week"
20 Leonidasl Leonidasl am yours" she
But she spoke to the empty air Il |
forever too late. He had gone
Augustu. wilted.
Mamie" said Augustus. as he carefully |
spread his hemstitched handkerchief on the |
1oor AM knelt on it at his idols feet, "Mamie, 1
for your sake"
"Ah, Augustus. my dear, know you would"
answered Mamie TREMENDOUSLY; "but l will not |
20 down town and buy yard and an eighth
# brocaded satin cut the bias, just the |
,olor of this sample, and she handed him q
liver of sky-blue gros- grain ribbon.
A Work of Charity.
lincoln Journal.
Fond Mother-Emily, what have you in that
,asketl
ooh. some flowers, and iellies, and sweet
meats and things"
care you going on a charitable nilsson like a
,ood Christian girl2 If so, you might call Fat |
Niliamson's house, where all the members of !
he family are sick and destitute, and they are
worthy people.
"Oh no. I'm not going there I want to take
few little presents to the murderer up at the
all. He is such exquisitely interesting
'oung man"
How Some Men Write
Philadelphia Press
Bancroft uses typewriter and stenographer,
Tut he thinks 250 words good days work and
ames q. Blame thought be doing well when
e accomplished l. 800 words of a morning One
the fastest writers among the public men of
o day Admiral Porter. whose brain works
Ike the wheels of a dynamo, throwing off sparks
{ every turn, and whose pencil PUSHES across
be paper AT almost telegraphic speed. Admi-
al Porter wrote his history of the United States
avy in eleven months, and during that time his
verage ut least IS, 600 words a month or
early $500 words day, including Sundays.
he book is big diction-
~, and it contains from 700. 900 to
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